my gift came quietly

in the glow of morning light

as a huge pink cloud

hovered and glowed from within

outside my kitchen window

suspended in a sea of blue

just waiting

for me to notice

the best gift ever

one that renews

with each new day

we’re given

the gift

of sunrise

Thank you, God

for today

Written on December 1, 2011, my fortieth birthday. 

© 2011 Turquoise Tangles